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Kolody Name Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Kolodiy): occupational name for a wheelwright Ukrainian kolodiy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kolodny, Koller, Coley, Foody, Kolber, Koslow, Nold, Klouda, Kenady

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Where is the Kolody family from?

You can see how Kolody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kolody families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kolody's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kolody families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolody. 50% of Kolody men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Die Maker
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolody census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 373 immigration records available for the last name Kolody. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 264 military records available for the last name Kolody. For the veterans among your Kolody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolody lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolody in 1962 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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